JustRead Tours Blog Tour: A Mother's Prayer by Chris Maday Schmidt

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Title: A Mother's Prayer 
Series: Sweetwater, Arizona #3 
Author: Chris Maday Schmidt 
Publisher: Harlequin Love Inspired 
Release Date: June 30, 2026 
Genre: Inspirational Romance

Can an unexpected turn 
lead her right where she belongs? 

Pregnant, single and stranded in a storm with her two young kids, Olive Hart is out of options—until gruff mechanic Hank Valentine comes to their rescue. When her housing falls through, he reluctantly offers them shelter at his ranch in exchange for help at his garage. It’s just a temporary arrangement…but Olive’s chaotic, lovable crew begins to warm his guarded heart. They’ve both been burned by the past, but can they find the courage to build something lasting…together?

Christian Romance is a genre that I truly enjoy.  A Mother's Prayer by Chris Maday Schmidt is Book 3 in the Sweetwater, Arizona series. The LOVE Inspired Series is a wonderful series by various authors and I enjoy the brand. 

WOW, this storyline grabbed my attention from the very beginning and I could not stop reading. The main characters in this book are Hank Valentine and Olive Hart. Hank is the Town Mechanic for Sweetwater. Olive Hart is a Single Mom of a 6 year old and a 3 year old and is pregnant with Baby #3. Olive is newly divorced and she and her children are making  their way to begin life anew. Just as they reach Sweetwater, a snow storm strands them, along with their dog. Hank is the town mechanic and has lost many people in recent years that were near and dear to him. He feels that he let others down and didn't take care of his sister before she passed away. He now tries to "overcompensate" and goes out of his way to help others. Hank decides that he can't let Olive and her family be stranded, so he offers them space at his Farm House. The events that happen while Olive and her kids are staying with Hank, gets Hank to thinking that he might have found the "family" he has always wanted and needed. The story is one of Second Chances, Faith, Trust and moving forward in life. I HIGHLY recommend this book to anyone who enjoys Christian Romance. GREAT BOOK!

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Chris Maday Schmidt is a Publishers Weekly bestselling author who writes contemporary inspirational romance—real-life fairy tales filled with hope, humor, and heart. A member of Faith, Hope & Love Christian Writers, she is the author of the Love Inspired Sweetwater series for Harlequin, including her latest release, A Mother’s Prayer (June 30, 2026). Her debut novel received a 5-star review in the 2024 Readers’ Favorite Book Reviews and Award Contest.

Connect with Chris by visiting chrismadayschmidt.com to follow her on social media and subscribe to email updates.

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(1) winner will receive a book tote, a B&N gift card, and a signed print copy of A Mother's Prayer!

(1) winner will receive a Sweetwater, Arizona book bundle: A Father's Vow, The Fire Chief's Surprise, and A Mother's Prayer! (print for US winner, ebooks if winner is outside the US)

Full tour schedule linked below. The giveaway begins at midnight June 30, 2026 and will last through 11:59 PM EST on July 7, 2026. Winner will be notified within 2 weeks of close of the giveaway and given 48 hours to respond or risk forfeiture of prize. US only for print copies & book tote. Void where prohibited by law or logistics.

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